Charles Faivor

Charles L. Faivor died October 14, 2008, at the age of 85. He was born in DeWitt, Michigan on November 7, 1922, the son of Louis and Rose Anne (Heiler) Favier. He was a farmer, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 3281 and was formerly the Olive Township treasurer for 32 years. Charlie enjoyed farming, gardening and sharing his efforts with his family and friends. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's many sporting events, playing cards with friends and visiting the casino. Charlie married Annabelle Dreves in Greenville on July 31, 1954 and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2004.

Surviving are his children, Chuck (Robi) Faivor, Ed (Linda) Faivor, all of St. Johns, Frank Faivor of Howell, Gerilynn (Bobby) Hunter, Peg (Mark) Manning, Annette (Chris) Russell, all of St. Johns and Dennis (Tina) Faivor of Anderson, IN; grandchildren, Louis Faivor, Clayton (Jean) Faivor, Laura Faivor, Erin Faivor, Rob Hunter, Meagan Hunter, Erica Manning, Keith Manning, Charley Marie Russell, Lance Faivor, Taylor Faivor and Leigha Faivor. Also surviving is his sister, Rita Cuthbert and brother, Leon Miller. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by parents, his step-father, Ferdinand Miller and brothers, John Faivor, Tom Faivor and Joey Miller.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 17, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the Osgood Funeral Home with a prayer vigil at 7 P.M. Thursday, October 16th at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Great Lakes Hospice or St. Vincent DePaul of St. Johns.